Examine and verify the accuracy of all documentation, as well as ensure the accuracy of calculations for payroll.Validates that timesheet information entered by casual employees has been approved by their managerCalculates and processes: statutory holiday pay for employees and make adjustments to salaries and benefitsPrepare record of employment (ROE)Administer informations about Employment Insurance (EI)Coordinates direct withdrawals, remittances and deductions ensuring the transfer of funds to governmental departments and insurance companiesProvide a comprehensive breakdown of payroll-related charges such such as salary, and benefits – in order to help managers with the reconciliation of actual costs vs budget.At fiscal year-end, calculate merit increases (performance based raises), variable pays, lump sum payments, pension contributions and salary and severance accrualsPrepares leave without pay estimatesRun year-to-date adjustment paysProduces statement of earnings of all non-Canadians overseas employeesVerify T4 details before issuance

The Research Executive will be an effective team member to the business area and division, in the design, set up and management of research projects and administrative tasks. Hence they will learn and master the research basics and undertake project management tasks with supervision and to provide a safe pair of hands.Key Responsibilities:Provide quotes for and run small projects; know the ropesDemonstrate awareness of the financial status of jobs and the impact of one’s actions on profitability (budget vs. spend)Takes control of one’s job problems and standard of work, seeking assistance as requiredWork the data; check simple data accurately and make logical recommendationsDraft basic proposals, reports and presentations, displaying appropriate knowledge for experience levelInterpret group findings on basic projects, draw conclusions and write reports from charted analysisTake notes for senior moderators, moderate basic groups competently and contribute to group debriefings.Start to use projective and other advanced techniques, and design a competent and fluent discussion guide for most projectsother advanced techniques and design a competent and fluent discussion guide for most projectsMaintain client relationships by liaising effectively with clients on project-related information and progress updates/preparing weekly reports; measure to be set through review process (guideline target – 20% of time)Learn and demonstrate high standards of client serviceAbide by the quality excellence procedures and apply them effectivelyDevelop product knowledge and champion itKeep abreast of current trends within market research, in order to develop personal skills/knowledge baseKeenness to learn and proactive about self-development and development of others